{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Thrills For Winter Chills","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-thrills-for-winter-chills","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308382/episodes/17923700-classic-thrills-for-winter-chills.mp3","description":"Summer's in the rear view, so what classics can we carry on driving in the cold? Max and Matt have a bicker about what's hot and what's not. Plus, we get hammered at Historics and check out all the auction action. And we take a long hard gaze at MGAs. They're getting cheap, so time to be getting one? All that plus your thoughts, comments, corrections and lots of banter. So hit play today - we're award nominated, don't you know! Send us a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025"},"annotations":[{"startTime":30.0,"endTime":60.0,"type":"car","title":"Mgas","url":"/cars/mg/mga","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/02024_1415_MG_MGA.jpg","quote":"will weigh more than the car. is starting to get cold and dark, so what winter warmers can we pick to keep us driving? We'll search out classic cars that still give us thrills even when we've got the chills. This is The Tire Kickers. Also, auction action will be at the recent historic sale, kicking the tires and checking the prices. But, was there one car that got away? Plus, we take a long, hard gaze at MGA's. They're probably as cheap as they'll ever be, so time to back one, or are they just 250's for sale? All that plus your thoughts, comments, and corrections. So let's grab an umbrella and some damp start as we try to turn over episode 41 of The Tire Kickers.","canonicalId":"car:mg:mga","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The MG MGA is a classic British sports car produced from 1955 to 1962, celebrated for its timeless design and spirited performance. It represents the golden age of sports cars and remains a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The MG MGA is a classic sports car from Britain that was made in the 1950s and early 60s. It's loved for its beautiful design and fun driving experience, making it a favorite among car collectors.","imageAttribution":"Silar (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":271.0,"endTime":275.0,"type":"term","title":"classic cars","url":"/glossary/classic-cars","quote":"So it needs to start when the weather's bad, so yeah, or classic cars. 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